Reviews:

“A terrific tale, fast paced and gripping to the end. Looking forward to the next two books in Barry Mathias's ambitious trilogy, on 12th Century medieval England, the Crusades and the Holy Grail."
-- Mike Harcourt, author and former Premier of British Columbia

"Crafted with great cunning and flair which makes for a wild and electrifying read."
-- Ann Coombs, futurist and bestselling author

"A band of 12th Century characters fan out across southern England, Europe and the Holy Land unraveling a mystery about lost birthright, power and magic. Full of twists, turns and incidents and vivid descriptions of the violence and lawlessness of medieval life and of the medieval landscape, a thought provoking read."
-- Island Tides newspaper

"A good story well told. Moves along with speed and clarity, and with such vivid imagery and dramatic action that the reader becomes excited and possessed, as are the book's characters themselves."

-- Robin Skelton, poet, author of Fires of the Kindred

“In the genre of fantasy quests Barry has written a well rounded adventure, full of details, and packed with action, but has also kept the historical context clear. He has offered a different perspective on the Quest for the Holy Grail which is easily accessible to a wide audience.”

--  Helen Lemon Moore